Application Developer/Reverse Engineer

Set of X•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

You will act as a Software Engineer and Reverse Engineer to develop cutting-edge security tools in a fast-paced, agile environment. You will deliver solutions supporting the client’s national security mission, collaborating closely with analysts, data scientists, and other software engineers. You will be expected to work largely independently, pursuing opportunities arising from your research, and responding to customer needs.

Requirements

Strong experience in software development and reverse engineering.
Proficiency with Python for production-grade software development and automation of analysis/operational workflows.
Familiarity with web traffic analysis including HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, and use of tools like Burp Suite, browser developer tools, or Wireshark.
Experience with service containerization and deployment (Docker/Kubernetes).
Familiarity with Git/GitLab and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
Ability to collect and analyze customer requirements, integrate data flows, and coordinate with a team to leverage shared libraries.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience prototyping web applications (JavaScript).
Analyzing cybersecurity-related datasets (network traffic, OS events).
Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
Experience developing or reverse engineering mobile applications and communications.
Ability to design and manipulate GitLab CI/CD automated builds.

Responsibilities

Develop cutting-edge security tools in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Deliver solutions supporting the client’s national security mission.
Collaborate closely with analysts, data scientists, and other software engineers.
Work largely independently, pursuing opportunities arising from research, and responding to customer needs.
Collect and analyze customer requirements.
Integrate data flows.
Coordinate with a team to leverage shared libraries.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with generous employer contribution
Paid Time Off
Technology Refresh or year-end bonus
Training and Professional Development ($5,250 annual budget)
Stock Plan (yearly stock grant)
Flex Leave and Exchange Plan (up to 8 weeks off or sell back unused time)
Virtual Office Compensation (monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services)
Fringe Benefit Mall (perks like Uber rides, beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, Hello Fresh)
Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus
Referral Bonus